The Amazon Echo is finally on sale

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Author:
KHOU Staff

Published:
1:17 PM CDT May 8, 2017

Updated:
1:17 PM CDT May 8, 2017

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If you’ve been toying with the idea of trying out smart home technology, this is the perfect opportunity. The Amazon Echo is one of the top smart home devices on the market whether you’re just starting out or you’ve already starting living the smart home life. Amazon rarely drops the price of their flagship voice assistant, but right now the Echo is $30 off and will remain on sale until May 13.

There’s nothing quite like owning an Amazon Echo. When I got mine last year, I was unsure I’d even want to use it. But now, I rely on Alexa for everything from checking the weather while getting ready for work to setting alarms and timers to controlling my lights and listening to music. When I moved (and thus had no internet for a few days) I was actually lost without my hands-free home assistant.

The Echo's built-in speaker sounds pretty good, but if you're an audiophile, you'll probably want to upgrade your listening experience. The JBL Flip 3, our favorite portable bluetooth speaker, is a great companion for the Echo, and Amazon has the best deal on the usually $99 device. It's currently on sale for $76.98, so you can pick up both devices for less than $200.